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  • davidche's Avatar
    3,678 posts since May '06
    • I tried running on the tread mill. i tried running at 9(i think unit is km/hr). 8 is abit too low because i dont get the running momentum. I could only run at 9 for 1 min max, then i have to slow down to catch my breath.

      On the other hand, if i walk at 4km/hr, i can do like 10 mins.

      Thing is i am not doing HIIT, in fact i am too thin to lose any fats.

      What do i do to train my stamina?

      Edited by davidche 20 Jun `08, 12:16AM
  • Agenda's Avatar
    6,076 posts since Jan '06
    • In fact, HIIT is not only effective for losing fats.

      Thing is, if 8 is too slow, 9 should be just nice. So actually 8 is just nice for you. And FYI, don't run on treadmill

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    eagle's Avatar
    16,354 posts since Aug '01
    • if you are too thin to lose any fats, why are you still running?

      And don't run on the treadmill. It's better if you go run on the track/road/path

  • davidche's Avatar
    3,678 posts since May '06
    • Originally posted by eagle:

      if you are too thin to lose any fats, why are you still running?

      And don't run on the treadmill. It's better if you go run on the track/road/path


      I need to train up my leg muscles and my stamina.

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    280 posts since Mar '08
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    eagle's Avatar
    16,354 posts since Aug '01
    • Originally posted by davidche:


      I need to train up my leg muscles and my stamina.

      you don't train leg muscles much by running.

      What is your goal?

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    eagle's Avatar
    16,354 posts since Aug '01
    • Originally posted by extra one:

      why not treadmill?

      actual jogging, you are moving forward
      on a treadmill, you are preventing yourself from moving backwards.

      The mechanics is slightly different... that's how I feel... dunno how to explain properly also...

  • davidche's Avatar
    3,678 posts since May '06
    • Originally posted by eagle:

      actual jogging, you are moving forward
      on a treadmill, you are preventing yourself from moving backwards.

      The mechanics is slightly different... that's how I feel... dunno how to explain properly also...


      Hehe i feel that too.

      Why isnt running he way to train leg muscles?

  • Agenda's Avatar
    6,076 posts since Jan '06
    • Originally posted by davidche:


      Hehe i feel that too.

      Why isnt running he way to train leg muscles?

      because it actually eats away muscles? and you cannot train stamina by simply running. imagine you are training for a 120km marathon, are you going to run 120km everyday prior to the race?

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    eagle's Avatar
    16,354 posts since Aug '01
    • Originally posted by davidche:


      Hehe i feel that too.

      Why isnt running he way to train leg muscles?

      simple answer: you just see the long distance olympic runners. Any of them have strong and big leg muscles?

      Compare it to bodybuilders or sprinters or soccer players or basketballers, etc

  • davidche's Avatar
    3,678 posts since May '06
    • Originally posted by eagle:

      simple answer: you just see the long distance olympic runners. Any of them have strong and big leg muscles?

      Compare it to bodybuilders or sprinters or soccer players or basketballers, etc


      So what should i do? My legs tire out after 3/4 round of runnning. I think it is both weak stamina and weak muscle? If we say training the muscles, what exercise would train on every muscle that is required in running.

  • Agenda's Avatar
    6,076 posts since Jan '06
    • Originally posted by davidche:


      So what should i do? My legs tire out after 3/4 round of runnning. I think it is both weak stamina and weak muscle? If we say training the muscles, what exercise would train on every muscle that is required in running.

      means you're unfit. keep doing HIIT, and pace yourself when racing.

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    16,354 posts since Aug '01
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